Tropical South
July, 2003
Regional Report
In the Garden
Flowering Trees
There are wonderful flowering trees available in the tropics that are unknown to the general public. I have several favorites that I've come across in recent years and hope they will become better known.
Frangipani
One outrageous plant is...
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Resources
Web Finds
Rare Flowering Trees Richard Lyons' Nursery is a great Web site to see good pictures of flowering trees and shrubs....
Favorite or New Plant
Red Ginger Red ginger ( Alpinia purpurata ) is a good choice for south Florida gardens. It adds a tropical,...
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Regional Reminders
- Finish Planting Soon
- Prune Before Hurricane Season
- Time to Propagate
- Beware Aggressive Plants
- Naturalize Orchids
